Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, dies aged 95
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Charismatic father of the nation led the fight for independence from South Africa and ruled for 15 years as the country's first president
Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died aged 95.
Nujoma's death was announced Sunday by current Namibian president Nangolo Mbumba. Mbumba said Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalised in the capital, Windhoek.
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